​ More than "keeping the colon clean", triphala tonifies all the tissues of the body, especially the digestive tract, to release toxins, or ama, and carry them to elimination. It enhances the absorption and assimilation of nutrients. It balances all the elements.

Trikatu

Trikatu is again composed of three plants: ginger, black pepper and pippali, or Indian long pepper. Trikatu is pungent and burns up toxins by increasing the digestive fire. Caution is necessary with Pitta dominant persons, or people with too much heat.

Ginger Root

Pepper

Readily Available

Triphala is usually taken at bedtime in 5 -15 gram doses. It is available as a powder, in capsules or tablets, and as a liquid extract.Trikatu is usually taken just before a meal. One can substitute trikatu with mixing ginger, black pepper and cayenne. ​

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